Overview
Full Name: Rohit Gurunath Sharma
Born: April 30, 1987, Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Age: 36y 114d
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
Playing Role: Top-order Batter
Teams:
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- India
- Air India
- Deccan Chargers
- India A
- India Blue
- India Green
- India Red
- India Under-19s
- Indian Board President’s XI
- Indian Oil Corporation XI
- Mumbai
- Mumbai Cricket Association President’s XI
- Mumbai Cricket Association XI
- Mumbai Indians
- Mumbai Under-19s
- Rest of India
- West Zone
Rohit Sharma: From Talent to Titan
Effortlessly stylish, Rohit Sharma emerged from Mumbai’s suburbs as the rightful heir to India’s batting legacy of the 2000s. Though patience and persistence marked his journey, by the 2010s, he reigned supreme in white-ball cricket, also leading a formidable T20 team.
His latent talent shone for all to see, winning over both casual fans and experts. Despite the wait for his potential to convert into runs, selectors and captains stood by him. The moniker “talent” on social media turned ironically frustrating. Then came the game-changing move in late 2012 – opening the batting in ODIs – a turning point that set the stage for a remarkable transformation.
Rohit’s bat roared with ODI double-centuries, a slew of IPL titles, and World Cup heroics. His Test opening in 2019 was equally spectacular, marked by rapid centuries, including a double.
His IPL moniker “Hitman” juxtaposed his elegant yet powerful play. Renowned for colossal sixes, his acceleration often signaled impending big scores.
As Mumbai Indians‘ captain, he clinched five titles, lauded for methodical leadership that embraced technology. Stepping in for Kohli, he clinched titles, eventually taking charge across formats in 2022.
Rohit Sharma’s journey mirrors a shift from promise to cricketing supremacy. His legacy resonates through records, trophies, and inspirational leadership, inspiring generations.
Rohit Sharma Stats
Explore the impressive career statistics of Rohit Sharma across various formats:
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 88 | 3677 | 212 | 46.54 | 56.27 | 10 | 16 | 394 | 77 | 51 | 0 |
| ODI | 244 | 237 | 9837 | 264 | 48.69 | 89.97 | 30 | 48 | 902 | 275 | 88 | 0 |
| T20I | 148 | 140 | 3853 | 118 | 31.32 | 139.24 | 4 | 29 | 348 | 182 | 58 | 0 |
| FC | 113 | 179 | 8663 | 309* | 53.80 | – | 27 | 36 | – | – | 95 | 0 |
| List A | 315 | 304 | 12079 | 264 | 46.27 | – | 33 | 61 | – | – | 112 | 0 |
| T20 | 423 | 410 | 11035 | 118 | 30.56 | 133.53 | 6 | 74 | 989 | 479 | 164 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 16 | 383 | 224 | 2 | 1/26 | 112.00 | 3.50 | 191.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 244 | 38 | 593 | 515 | 8 | 2/27 | 64.37 | 5.21 | 74.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 148 | 9 | 68 | 113 | 1 | 1/22 | 113.00 | 9.97 | 68.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 113 | 70 | 2153 | 1154 | 24 | 4/41 | 48.08 | 3.21 | 89.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 315 | 70 | 1367 | 1162 | 30 | 4/28 | 38.73 | 5.10 | 45.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 423 | 59 | 635 | 830 | 29 | 4/6 | 28.62 | 7.84 | 21.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Records
Discover the incredible records held by Rohit Sharma:
- Hundred on Debut: Rohit scored a century (177) on his debut.
- Hundred in Each Innings of a Match: Achieved a hundred in each innings of a Test match.
- Highest 7th Wicket Partnership: Partnered in the highest 7th wicket stand of 280 runs.
Matches
Explore the debut and recent matches of Rohit Sharma across formats:
Test Matches
- Debut: India vs. West Indies at Eden Gardens on November 6 – 8, 2013
- Recent: West Indies vs India at Port of Spain on July 20 – 24, 2023
ODI Matches
- Debut: Ireland vs. India at Belfast on June 23, 2007
- Recent: West Indies vs India at Bridgetown on July 27, 2023
T20I Matches
- Debut: India vs. England at Durban on September 19, 2007
- Recent: India vs England at Adelaide on November 10, 2022
FC Matches
- Debut: NZ A vs. India A at Darwin on July 11 – 14, 2006
- Recent: West Indies vs India at Port of Spain on July 20 – 24, 2023
List A Matches
- Debut: Central Zone vs. West Zone at Gwalior on February 25, 2006
- Recent: West Indies vs India at Bridgetown on July 27, 2023
T20 Matches
- Debut: Baroda vs Mumbai at Wankhede on April 3, 2007
- Recent: Titans vs Mumbai at Ahmedabad on May 26, 2023
